hydrosphere & oceanography section 7 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following is the correct order of current of the South Atlantic Ocean from Equator and back?

1. Benguela
2. Brazil
3. South Atlantic Drift
4. South Equatorial

a) 3, 2, 4, 1

b) 4, 2, 3, 1

c) 1, 4, 2, 3

d) 3, 2, 1, 4

Question : 2

The ocean which touches the Asian and American shores is

a) Pacific

b) Antarctic

c) Atlantic

d) Indian

Question : 3

River Volga falls into

a) Mediterranean Sea

b) Black Sea

c) Red Sea

d) Caspian Sea

Question : 4

Sunda Trench lies in

a) Antarctic Ocean

b) Indian Ocean

c) Atlantic Ocean

d) Pacific Ocean

Question : 5

The strait which separates Asia from North America is

a) Strait of Malacca

b) Strait of Gibralter

c) Berring strait

d) Palk strait

Question : 6

Which of the following factors influence ocean currents?

1. Rotation of the Earth
2. Air pressure and wind
3. Ocean water density
4. Revolution of the Earth

a) 2, 3 and 4

b) 1 and 4

c) 1 and 2

d) 1, 2 and 3